2021 - Strategies to Combat Counterfeit Drugs and Other Supply Chain Threats

The problem
Counterfeits
Diversion of legitimate product
Risks to patients
Risks to companies
Solutions
Assigning a dedicated individual or group in your organization to monitor the security of your supply chain
Lessons learned
Thefts at manufacturing facilities
Thefts during warehousing and distribution
Working with regulatory agencies, industry organizations, international agencies such as the WHO, and law enforcement (e.g., Interpol) to identify and combat fakes
Current initiatives
Benefits to Pharma companies
Incorporating design elements into your packaging to make counterfeiting more difficult
Barcoding
Holographs
Using verification methods at different points in the supply chain to ensure the integrity of your product
Identify most vulnerable areas
Cost-benefit considerations
Taking advantage of new technologies
Blockchain
Apps
Review of learning objectives